Diamond letter pendants are a nice personalized piece of jewelry and can make for a great gift. Just choose the first initial of the recipient’s name… encrusted with diamonds and hanging on a nice chain. What’s not to like? We recently made one in our workshop. Here is the process! … Read more »
Posts By: Chloé
A Star Trek Wedding!
Some clients of ours recently tied the knot in a ceremony that blended cultural traditions with a love of Star Trek, and were kind enough to share some of their photos with us! Behold the amazing USS Enterprise wedding cake, as well as a few cake shots with their Protea Diamonds rings on top 🙂… Read more »
A guide to different jewelry metals…
It’s good to know the different properties and characteristics of metals so you can make an educated choice regarding which metal will work best for your lifestyle. The most common metals used in jewelry are silver, gold, palladium, and platinum. Some alternative metals, mostly used in mens jewelry, include tungsten and titanium. Different metals are best suited… Read more »
Using gemstones to create unique pieces of jewelry…
Gemstones are a great choice for creating personalized, unique pieces of jewelry. They exist in almost every color imaginable, which means there is something for everyone. Birthstone gems are also a great gift idea, especially for baby gifts. You can read more about different types of gemstones and their characteristics on our Gemstones page. Not… Read more »
Caring for your jewelry!
With proper care, quality jewelry can survive through many generations. Most jewelry is durable enough to withstand the wear and tear of everyday life, but jewelry should be treated carefully to ensure that the metals and gems stay in good condition. Gold and platinum are strong metals and diamonds are scratch-proof, but neither are indestructible! If you’re… Read more »
Making a white sapphire pendant…
We recently made a simple solitaire pendant in our workshop and set a white sapphire in it. White sapphire is a nice choice for someone on a limited budget.
Wedding season is coming!
There may still be snow in our forecast, but spring is coming and that means wedding season is almost here! We have a large selection of wedding bands that can accommodate any style or budget: pavé, antique engraved, prong, channel-set, all diamond or with gemstone accents. Visit our wedding band gallery or stop by the… Read more »
Adding sizing balls to a ring…
Have you ever wondered what the process is for adding those sizing balls that help your ring fit just right? Sizing balls are little balls of metal that are soldered to the inside of a ring to adjust the size and keep the ring from spinning around. We snapped some pics during our latest sizing… Read more »
Natural Fancy Yellow Diamonds…
Once in a while, we come across some spectacular and unusual gems. Fancy colored diamonds are among the most beautiful and valuable gems in the world. A little bit about fancy diamonds from the GIA website: Gem diamonds in GIA’s D-to-Z range usually decrease in value as the color becomes more obvious. Just the opposite happens… Read more »
The look of canary yellow diamonds… at less than half the price!
For the holidays, we’ve put together a beautiful pendant with a light yellow sapphire that has the look of a fancy canary yellow diamond. At a far more attractive price, of course. This delicate pendant is crafted of white gold, and it has yellow gold prongs to accentuate the yellow hue of the sapphire. Small… Read more »
